The Third Lover (1962): Cast & Plot
The Third Lover is a 1962 drama thriller starring Stéphane Audran as Hélène, Jacques Charrier and Walther Reyer. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Rome-Paris Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Third Lover About?
The premise of The Third Lover without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a work assignment in Germany, struggling journalist Albin meets successful writer Andreas and his wife Hélène. Hélène quickly captures Albin’s attention, and when Andreas departs on a business trip, Albin attempts to seduce her and ultimately usurp Andreas’s life.
The Third Lover Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- cheating wife
- female nudity
The Third Lover Cast & Characters
Stéphane Audran leads the cast as Hélène, with Jacques Charrier as Albin Mercier and Walther Reyer as Andreas Hartmann.
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Stéphane Audran as Hélène - Jacques Charrier as Albin Mercier
- Walther Reyer as Andreas Hartmann
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Claude Chabrol as L'homme dans le peep show
Also Starring in The Third Lover
· 8 more- André Badin Un policier
- Daniel Boulanger Un policier
- Michaël Munzer
- Cécilia Attias La petite fille
- Jean Davis
- Erika Tweer
- Claude Romet
- Louis Le Pin
The Third Lover Plot Summary
What happens in The Third Lover from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Albin Mercier [Jacques Charrier], a solitary French journalist, is sent to Germany to write about the noted novelist Andreas Hartmann [Walther Reyer], who lives in a village outside Munich. Albin rents a quiet flat in the same village and, through Hartmann’s French wife Hélène [Stéphane Audran], becomes acquainted with the writer and the couple’s circle of friends. The story follows his quiet curiosity as it grows into a dark undercurrent of fixation, driven by a desire to uncover what lies beneath their outwardly harmonious marriage.
Full summary
The whole story of The Third Lover, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Third Lover?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Third Lover Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Das Auge des Bösen” and “L'occhio del maligno”.
- Also known as
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- Das Auge des Bösen
- L'occhio del maligno
- El ojo maligno
- 魔鬼的眼
- O Olho do Mal
- Око лукавого
- 세 번째 사랑
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The Third Lover FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Third Lover, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Third Lover?
The Third Lover runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Third Lover released?
The Third Lover was released on May 2, 1962.
Who is in the cast of The Third Lover?
The Third Lover stars Stéphane Audran as Hélène, Jacques Charrier as Albin Mercier and Walther Reyer as Andreas Hartmann, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Third Lover have a post-credit scene?
No. The Third Lover has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Third Lover in?
The original language of The Third Lover is French.
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